Lied ohne Worte

Song Without Words. Mendelssohn's own term for his series of 48 lyrical piano pieces, each evoking the character of a song — melody, accompaniment, and expressive warmth — without text.

Project the melody as a singer would — with breath, phrasing, and natural dynamic shaping. The accompaniment should be felt but not heard equally; a slight tonal differentiation between melody and inner voices is essential.